Humane Society International has currently saved 1,400 dogs by shutting down 12 meat farms.

The charity works with farms who are looking to leave the dog meat industry and helps them to grow vegetables instead.

The UK head of Humane Society International, Claire Bass, said of Simon’s donation: “Simon’s generous donation means the world to us, and provides a huge boost to our appeal to close this horrendous dog meat farm.

“More than 200 dogs are languishing in the most appalling conditions, but we have a real chance to save them.

“With every dog farm we close and every farmer we help switch to a more profitable, humane business, we’re showing the South Korean government that it’s possible to end this cruel trade.”

Simon previously spoke out about the trade of dog meat, saying: “It’s like eating your friend.”

“With every dog farm we close and every farmer we help switch to a more profitable, humane business, we’re showing the South Korean government that it’s possible to end this cruel trade.”

Simon previously spoke out about the trade of dog meat, saying: “It’s like eating your friend.”